DEAN SAUNDERS reckons Liverpool have struggled for form so far in 2017 due to their lack of spending on new signings compared to their top four rivals.

Dean Saunders reckons Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool have struggled due to a lack of spending

Liverpool were in second place and just six points adrift of Premier League leaders Chelsea going into the new year, but have slumped to a run of just one win in 12 games across all competitions - dropping out of the top four in the process.

And Saunders, who scored 25 goals in 61 games for Liverpool, insists manager Jurgen Klopp does not have the players to compete with the very best.